Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in professionally managed performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens.
Access commercial real estate financing and loan solutions designed for accredited investors, developers, and qualified borrowers seeking real estate-backed opportunities. The CEO Fund combines mortgage note expertise, syndication experience, and structured lending strategies to help clients pursue passive income, diversification, and asset-backed growth without the day-to-day burden of traditional property ownership.
Structured capital, note investing, syndications, and lending strategies for qualified real estate investors and borrowers.
Invest in professionally managed performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens.
Access larger ground-up real estate development opportunities, including projects like the $20M Sunrise Project in Florida featuring homes, marina amenities, and golf course development.
Benefit from strategic sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case study-driven experience and professional asset evaluation.
Financing options for general contractors designed to complement real estate asset strategies and add diversification across the fund’s investment offerings.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue tax-advantaged passive income strategies through real estate-backed mortgage note investments.
Move from initial interest to investment with a structured process covering fund documents, management calls, and quarterly distribution setup.
The CEO Fund helps qualified investors and borrowers access structured commercial real estate financing and loan solutions backed by tangible assets. From mortgage note portfolios to syndications and contractor lending, each opportunity is evaluated through professional due diligence, collateral review, and diversification strategy to support long-term income potential without traditional property management responsibilities.
The CEO Fund combines specialized note investing experience with disciplined real estate-backed capital strategies.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined real estate-backed investment and lending decisions.
Certified mortgage note expertise guides acquisition, financing, development, and asset delivery strategies.
Exposure across 50+ states helps reduce dependence on a single market or property type.
Investors can pursue income without tenants, repairs, maintenance calls, or daily property oversight.
Experienced fund leadership for real estate-backed financing strategies.
Fund Manager / Certified Note Investing Specialist
Carlo Turner serves as Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund, a role he has held since the fund's inception. With more than 15 years of experience in corporate finance, Carlo directly oversees the acquisition, financing, development, and delivery of the fund's assets. Prior to joining The CEO Fund, he worked as a Financier and Investment Banker specializing in Commodities, Stocks, and Bonds, consulting CFOs and hedge fund managers in securities transactions exceeding $100 billion. His deep expertise in real estate-backed investments and mortgage note acquisition has been instrumental in guiding the fund's growth strategy, helping accredited investors across the United States build consistent passive income streams backed by tangible real estate collateral.
Vice President & Executive Fund Manager
Patrick Franz serves as Vice President and Executive Fund Manager at The CEO Fund, part of the Everley Mae Capital Group. With 25 years of experience in capital raising and investor relations, Patrick guides the development of new financial alliances and manages strategic partnerships across both fundraising and asset acquisition. Over the past five years, he has specialized in the acquisition, asset management, and disposition of performing and non-performing first lien mortgage notes. Patrick is also actively involved in apartment housing development and large land development projects throughout Central and East Coast Florida. He previously co-founded ACI Legacy Group, where he served as Chief Operating Officer.
Director, CEO / President & Senior Fund Manager
Desi Arnez serves as President, Senior Fund Manager, and Director/CEO of The CEO Fund, part of Everley Mae Fund LLC. With decades of experience in real estate investing, Desi leads a nationwide network that provides accredited investors with exclusive access to high-performing real estate alternatives. He specializes in cash-flow mortgage notes, managing substantial investments in both performing and non-performing real estate notes. Desi oversees multi-family development projects in Central Florida, land entitlement transactions statewide, and spearheads the landmark $20 Million SUNRISE Construction Syndication — a transformative project set to deliver 1,000 new homes, a Marina, and a Golf Course to the Florida community.
The 2% rule is a quick real estate screening guideline suggesting a property’s monthly rent should equal at least 2% of its purchase price. For example, a $500,000 property would target $10,000 in monthly rent. It is not a full underwriting method. Commercial properties are usually evaluated using net operating income, debt service coverage ratio, cap rate, tenant quality, and market risk.
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Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
A decade-plus history of managed investments.
Experience acquiring loans across national markets.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 508-1143. You can also send us a quick email at theceofund.fl@gmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 508-1143. You can also send us a quick email at theceofund.fl@gmail.com.